Drax Hall is a historical estate located in the parish of St. Ann, Jamaica, with a rich legacy dating back to the colonial era. The estate is named after the Drax family, who were prominent figures in Jamaica during the 17th and 18th centuries. Here’s an overview of its history:
The Drax Family and the Estate’s Beginnings
The history of Drax Hall is closely tied to the Drax family, specifically William Drax, an Englishman who arrived in Jamaica in the mid-1600s. He was granted extensive lands in St. Ann, including the land where Drax Hall would eventually be established.
The Drax family became known for their role in the island’s sugar industry and their significant landholdings. Like many other wealthy colonial families, they relied on the labor of enslaved Africans to manage and work the sugar plantations.
Plantation Era
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Drax Hall was a thriving sugar plantation. The estate was involved in the production of sugar, which was a major export during the co…
